Working hours: This role is available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis
Location: Manchester, Hybrid
Closing date for applications: 18th November 2025
Join our team!
We’re looking for a passionate, customer-focused Underwriter to join our successful Property & Casualty team. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy delivering exceptional service, this could be a great fit for you.
What’s the role about?
You’ll be part of a dynamic team that puts customers first, known for providing creative and tailored underwriting solutions. In this role, you’ll focus on renewals and existing business, assessing insurance applications, evaluating risk, and making informed decisions on coverage and premiums.
Key responsibilities:
1. Underwriting and analysing existing business in a market-facing role
2. Assess the level of risk involved and determine appropriate coverage and premiums.
3. Conduct thorough research and gather relevant information to make informed underwriting decisions.
4. Collaborate with brokers to obtain necessary documentation and clarify any discrepancies.
5. Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and guidelines to ensure compliance and accurate risk assessment.
6. Maintain accurate records of underwriting decisions and communicate them effectively to stakeholders.
7. Provide exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and concerns promptly and professionally.
What we’re looking for:
8. Proven experience as a Property and Casualty Underwriter.
9. In-depth knowledge of property and casualty insurance policies, regulations, and underwriting guidelines.
10. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to assess risks and make sound underwriting decisions.
11. Excellent attention to detail and ability to work with complex information.
12. Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
13. Proficient in using underwriting software and other relevant tools.
14. Ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
If you are a dedicated and detail-oriented professional with a strong background in property and casualty underwriting, we would love to hear from you. Join our team and contribute to our mission of providing exceptional insurance coverage to our clients.
We’ve an environment that places a real importance on our people’s wellbeing from a physical, mental, social, and financial perspective. We work with our wellbeing partners and industry experts to provide the best advice and access to a wealth of lifestyle support. We’re also committed to continuous improvement, and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.
We’re passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity. Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, is one of the longest-established corporate trusts in the UK. In that time, we’ve awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million.
So make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported. Love what you do. Work for us.